Lecture: Sponge City – sponge city worldwide by Herbert Dreiseitl

Heavy rain and dry periods pose major challenges for cities. Holistic concepts of sustainable rainwater management and green infrastructure and their implementation help make cities more resilient to extreme weather situations and sustainably improve the urban climate. 

On March 21, 2024, the Sponge City working group of the state capital Dresden is once again inviting people to a specialist conference in the Ballsportarena, Dresden, to encourage different actors to get involved and to talk to them. The participants not only gain insights into the work of the Schwammstadt AG, but also important impulses from projects in Dresden, Leipzig, Hamburg, and Vienna. In addition, current funding opportunities and legal frameworks for sustainable rainwater management are presented.  

For more information ⇀ Stadtentwaesserung-Dresden

Visualization, Lecture and Discussion with Herbert Dreiseitl

Herbert Dreiseitl reports on his decades of experience in planning and implementing small and large measures to make our living space healthier and more climate- and water-friendly for everyone. Water experiments will be shown to illustrate properties and planning strategies.

For more information ⇀ Wasserkarawane

Lecture by Herbert Drieseitl for PUB Officers

How can we create more resilient, livable, and sustainable cities for today and tomorrow? We must boldly innovate to improve coastal areas, industrial zones, housing, mobility, and urban living. A primary focus should be on enhancing public spaces, particularly by incorporating water and green elements, which can serve as remedies for cities, coastlines, and industrial sites, ultimately benefiting people.

How can we integrate Blue-Green Resilient architecture into the mainstream?

Explore this concept through theoretical frameworks and draw insights from various global case studies.

Water Experiment and Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl

In the upcoming FCL Global Seminar, Herbert, together with his partner Bettina Dreiseitl and his assistant from Singapore, Raymond Yong, will first give a hands-on introduction with real water experiments, a basic thought exercise to understand the elastic and regenerative nature of water, which he calls "Fluid Thinking".

A special reference to Switzerland is his first "sponge city" projects such as in Echallens "Homeau de la Fontaine", realized 40 years ago in 1983, and Herbert will highlight Switzerland's pioneering work at that time such as the General Drainage Planning (GEP).

Today, many cities follow the principles of Sponge City, and Singapore, as one of the pioneer cities, has a very progressive policy strategy, such as the ABC guidelines, to use rainwater as a resource and integrate it holistically into urban development with predominantly nature-based solutions.

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Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl

What are the tools to make our cities more resilient, livable, and regenerative? What sustainable perspectives and solutions do we have and can we offer today and for future generations? A central focus is public space with water and green as the most affected elements, but also the possible medicine for cities and industrial sites and blue-green infrastructures, and finally for people. How can Blue-Green Resilient Architecture become more mainstream? Learn more through a theoretical approach as well as practical examples from all around the world.

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Program:
5:45 p.m. – Registration, Refreshments and Networking
6: 15 p.m. - Start of Program
Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl
Q & A Session with Moderator
8:00 p.m. – End of Program

Guest speakers and lectures by
Herbert Dreiseitl: Challenges and opportunities in the design and redevelopment of resilient urban spaces
Bettina Dreiseitl-Wanschura : The importance of a cooperative approach with citizens in current urban developments

The role of technological design in landscape defense between conservation and transformation.

The scientific event aims to make a point on the perspectives related to the capacity of open spaces, and related infrastructures, to play a strategic role as a dynamic element in urban regeneration processes. Considering the various methodological and applicative aspects and sharing the concept of resilience applied to anthropized contexts, the event aims to develop critical reflections on innovative strategies oriented to the improvement of technological-environmental performance also in relation to climate change. This is to increase the capacity of open space to activate environmental and social processes of city revitalization within the delicate relationship between natural and built environments.

For more information:
>> Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Dipartimento di Architettura e Disegno Industriale

Online Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl on Session IV: One possible future of European cities: green, more beautiful and inclusive

After two successful editions, WGIN’s European Green Infrastructure Day (#EGIDay) will be back on 27 April 2023 for another day full of insightful discussions about green roofs and walls and how EU policies can support their uptake across Europe. 

#EGIDay23 will gather EU policymakers, green roof industry leaders, experts and NGOs to discuss how to tap into the multiple benefits of green infrastructure for Europe’s climate and energy transition.

For more information:
>> View the full agenda here.
>> Register for EGI Day 2023 here.
>> Watch EGI Day 2022 here.

The city of tomorrow after Corona?

Don't we have the best arguments for change right now? How can the transition to a livable city succeed now?" asks the internationally renowned landscape architect and urban planner Herbert Dreiseitl, who has been committed to sustainability, health, and social framework conditions for decades. Dreiseitl sheds light on the ideas of the "Climate Corona Treaty", which Healthy Cities in a Postpandemic World" or the "15-Minute City" and reports on new European funding programs for a green future in cities.

Online Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl, Sponge Cities & Villages

Water and soil are the basis of our life. Their protection is of central importance. Climate change, pollution, and diverse usage requirements increase the pressure on water and soil. That is why the state government is tackling these challenges with the future strategy for water and soil. The opinion of the public is important to us.

If our towns and villages act like sponges, i.e. if they can absorb water, then that helps both in heavy rain and in dry seasons. Both are becoming more common as a result of climate change and mean that we have to adapt. At the same time, there is great competition for space in the city – and in the countryside, too, the land is being sealed. So what actions can be taken in settlements?

For more information:
>> Beteiligungsportal Baden-Württemberg

Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl, Modelling Water

Landscape architects mostly rely on maps or plans at various levels of scales to study and represent ideas and proposals. The horizontal dimension of the landscape seems to be more significant than the vertical for representing spatial and temporal relationships. There is a third dimension that plays a crucial role in landscape architecture, one that is useful for modeling terrain, understanding and shaping water and soil dynamics, designing visual perspectives, as well as conceptually, materially, and emotionally drafting, (co) designing, and verifying a project with different stakeholders. This conference addresses sections and models as tools for exploration, analysis, synthesis, and design in the field of landscape architecture and planning from the micro-scale to the territorial one.

Program:

9.30 am with Gunter Vogt

10.30 am Herbert Dreiseitl

11.30 am Michel Desvigne

This is the Zoom link to access the online conference: https://tudelft.zoom.us/j/97516243747

Organiser and Moderator: Laura Cipriani

Virtual Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl as part of the Landscape Studio Politecnico Milano

>> Virtual Link: https://politecnicomilano.webex.com/meet/valentina.dessi

Lecture series: Climate adaptation strategies: what to do for health, water, air and animals?

Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl

How can the earth regenerate, how can the planners support this, and at the same time how can they care for the social well-being and health of all living beings? Water is universal and more than just a physical substance. It can be understood as the idea of ​​life: water has the power to destroy but also to create, and at the same time, it serves to stabilize our world. After all, it is also water that stabilizes our climate and makes life possible.

For more information:
>> Website
*Registration is not required

26th Dresden City Green Forum: City Green and Health

Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl

The FORUM STADTGRÜN Dresden is a specialist conference on topics related to urban greenery that has been taking place since 1998. The conference is designed by the Office for Urban Green and Waste Management of the state capital Dresden, the Association of German Landscape Architects, the State Association of Saxony, and the Saxony Chamber of Architects.

It is aimed at administrations with their green space, environmental, construction, and urban planning offices, at landscape architects and architects, gardening and landscaping companies, and other interested trade visitors.

For more information:
>> Registration >> Program Flyer >> Website

Lecture by Bettina Dreiseitl

Our Water in Times of Climate Change - Adaptation Strategies for Town and Country

Herbert Dreiseitl, Workshop 1 - 1:45 p.m. July 25, 2022: Water-sensitive urban development: Well prepared for heavy rain, flooding, and drought with the Sponge City Principle

* Hybrid Conference: Monday, July 25, 2022, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (on the island of Mainau) and until 12:30 p.m. (online in the live stream)

This year's conference is dedicated to how we deal with water and the major challenges that climate change poses to water management and water management. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent: in some places, too much water can no longer be absorbed by the ground. The consequences are high water and flooding. Elsewhere there is drought and low water.

This has an impact on our life in town and country, on the (supply) security of citizens, biodiversity, nature, and agriculture. As the largest drinking water reservoir in Baden-Württemberg, Lake Constance plays a special role in times of prolonged dryness and periods of drought. Its water is becoming more and more valuable as climate change progresses.

On July 25, there will be discussions on the consequences of climate change for water management in municipalities and regions with experts from research, politics, administration, and practice. Deepening the topics of water-sensitive urban development, precaution, and risk management with a view to floods and heavy rain as well as water protection measures and water development measures.

For more information and registration:
>> 8th Mainau Sustainability Dialogue

Blue and Green makes you Happy - Adaptation to the Climate Crisis

(Physical Lecture)
Herbert Dreiseitl, 23rd June 2022, 5:15pm - 5:45pm: “The Art of Integrating Blue/Green in good times for Climate-Resilient and Livable Buildings”.

The climate is changing worldwide. And with it, the living conditions of the people are changing – also in Germany. Even if we succeed in at least keeping global climate change in check, experts are already reckoning with far-reaching consequences for the environment, the economy, and society. In addition to protecting the climate, adapting to the consequences of climate change is a municipal task that is becoming increasingly important in view of the increasing number of heavy rain events and prolonged heat waves.

At the 16th Climate Protection Meeting, presentations on the medium and long-term measures that need to be taken to arm communities against the effects of climate change will be shared.

For more information:
>> 16th Climate Protection Meeting
>> Program

World Canals Conference: “Reshaping Landscapes - Waterways in Transition”
May 30 - June 3, 2022 in Leipzig

Herbert Dreiseitl, Speaker on Day 5 - June 3, 2022: Transformation: Living and Livable Water Landscape. His topic: “Fluid Thinking“ – as a Liberation to Resilience and Climate Justice

World Canals Conference is an international platform for topics related to inland waterways. This event is organized under the patronage of “Inland Waterways International”, an organization, which stands up for the protection, development, and sustainable management of inland waterways. Every year the WCC brings together hundreds of experts, scientists, policy-makers, public administration representatives, associations, companies as well as water sports enthusiasts and water tourists from all over the world.

For more information and registration:
>> World Canals Conference 2022

Bauwende Festival: "How can we (re)build in a way that is climate and socially just?"
May 26 - 29, 2022 in Berlin

Herbert Dreiseitl, Speaker on Block 5 - May 28, 2022: Experience - "How is it done?" Dreaming of another world – projects

Architects for Future invite you to BAUWENDE FESTIVAL from May 26th to 29th, 2022 in the BUFA-Atelier Gardens Berlin. With a congress, workshops, excursions, exhibition, yoga, open-air cinema, music and a mega party. Topic: "How can we (re)build in a way that is climate and socially just?" Let's celebrate together, our small and bigger successes. Let's finally see each other again, get to know each other better, exchange ideas, inspire and motivate. Let's celebrate together, our small and bigger successes. About the program: Speakers from science, construction industry, administration, politics, as well as from the movement. Plus musicians, DJs and artists. Invitation: to all architects4future groups and to all for-Future alliance groups, to all active and followers, activists, colleagues and fellow students and interested parties.

For more information:
>> Bauwende Festival

New Beginnings: Embracing Change / May 19-21, 2022

Herbert Dreiseitl, Keynote Speaker on Day1: May 19, 2022

AIA International’s Spring Conference returns. Their aim is to energize our global audience with a program that engages with the turbulent world around us and questions where we are going next. This year’s theme asks, how do architects position themselves to embrace change? What trends can we identify that will shape the future of architecture and the built environment? What new technologies or new ways of working will come to the fore? Join us to debate how we can design the future.

This 3-day virtual conference will bring you lectures, panel discussions, building tours, and more from around the world, all underscored by the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence. Conference sessions will be hosted by the 7 International Chapters in Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, the Middle East, Shanghai, and the United Kingdom, as well as by some of our many Country Representatives around the world!

Attendance is free and open to all!

For more information:
>> AIAISC ‘22 - AIA International Spring Conference
>> Register Here

活水沙龙年度论坛 暨活水创新奖线上启动会
Living Water Salon Annual Talk: Ecology, Art and Livable Future

Hosted by Living Water Salon Architecture and Culture Society of China. Proudly invites Herbert Dreiseitl to give a talk on: “More Fluid Thinking in Challenging Times for Climate Resilient Sponge Cities - the Dreiseitl Method”.

Landscape Architecture Construction International Conference (2021 Online Conference）

Herbert Dreiseitl, Keynote Speaker on 11.12.2021, 1415hrs-15:15hrs:
“Water as a source of a climate-friendly, green and social city”.

Program (in GMT+08:00, Beijing Time)
Day 1 (Saturday, December 11, 2021)
14:00-14:15 Opening Ceremony
14:15-15:15 Keynote Presentation by Herbert Dreiseitl
15:15-16:15 Keynote Presentation by Andrea Balestrini
Day 2 (Sunday, December 12, 2021)
14:00-14:30 Presentation by Xiaowei Ma
14:30-15:00 Presentation by Louise Pearson
15:00-15:30 Presentation by Asan Suwanarit and Kim N. Irvine
15:30-16:00 Presentation by Yumi Lee
16:00-16:10 Closing Ceremony

For more information and to register >>

The conference is free of any registration fee:
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Participants Admission:
DAY 1 & DAY 2
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“Water is our best teacher, it teaches us to think fluidly and fresh for a resilient and liveable world”.

The graduate program in Urban Design at Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem, Israel invites the public to a lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, between 19:15 and 20:45 on 'Zoom' and will be broadcast in the department's auditorium.

>> Click HERE to join!

2021 Resilience Learning Month, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

9 November 2021, Tuesday, 4:00-5:30pm Manila Time (GMT+8)

Herbert Dreiseitl will be sharing on:

“Sponge City Philosophie, Practice and Enabling Factors”.

Nature-based solutions (NbS) to improve climate resilience have been rediscovered and universally identified as essential moving forward on climate action.

This session will provide basics on NbS as green infrastructure to improve resilience to urban flooding, heatwaves, dry periods, and desertification. Cases with lessons will be provided from the PRC’s Sponge City program and guidelines promoting NbS nationwide. The seminar contributes to providing needed evidence to overcome reservation and inertia challenges still prioritizing gray over green infrastructure by leaders, engineers, and contractors.

Click HERE to join!

Online via Livestream Vorträge und Diskussionen; Online dabei sein und mitreden. Mit Beiträgen von DI Bettina Dreiseitl-Wanschura (Belebung von Stadtbächen), Mag. Irene Kerschbaumer (Interessante Bach- und Flussprojekte), Dr. Robert Korab (raum 6 kommunikation) und Silvia Drechsler (1. Vizebürgermeisterin und Stadträtin für Stadtentwicklung, Raumplanung und Bürgerbeteiligung). Moderation: DI Wolfgang Gerlich (PlanSinn).

Kurzimpulse kommen diesmal von:
DIin Bettina Dreiseitl-Wanschura, Büro DREISEITLconsulting
Mag.a Irene Kerschbaumer, NÖ Regional

Für die anschließende Diskussion mit Ihnen stehen zur Verfügung:
Silvia Drechsler, 1. Vizebürgermeisterin und Stadträtin für Stadtentwicklung, Raumplanung und Bürgerbeteiligung
Dr. Robert Korab, Büro raum & kommunikation
DI Dr. Peter Holzer, Institute of Building Research & Innovation

>> Link zur Veranstalttung: https://youtu.be/Ocp4rlB3jNQ

>> Flyer zur Veranstaltung Lebensraum Bach (2,81 MB) - .PDF

Transitions - Let the new unfold

Transitions are central in the biography of the individual, in professional development, in the everyday life of a company. We live in a social change that calls us today to participate, to help shape, and to actively achieve the goals that are close to our hearts: to make human dignity the measure of our actions and to help the environment to regenerate.  

The forum invites you to question the qualities of change and transition in different contexts and to extract answers to the questions associated with transitions in the personal, corporate and social context.

For more information:
>> Overview of Event
>> Programm

Herbert and Bettina Dreiseitl will be part of the segment under AG A1 workshop:
Handover - Family Dreiseitl with Herbert Dreiseitl and Bettina Dreiseitl-Wanschura
Mr. Dreiseitl looks back with his wife and business partner Bettina Dreiseitl-Wanschura on the handover of the international planning office "Atelier Dreiseitl" (today: Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl) that took place a few years ago and thus combines different perspectives on the process of handover, which is often central to the company and the founding personalities. What was successful and what was not? What helped in the situation and what hindered it? How was that for his wife?

The aim of the workshop is to work out central sticking points for a successful handover and specifically to ask how one can support oneself in a network such as the World Goetheanum Association in such situations, which are usually not used and rehearsed.